A Witch's Revenge

Chapter 4: Kidnapped!

It was morning in mirkwood and the sun started to rise. Nevertheless the king insisted to sleep not wanting to get up to today's long long meetings. As he proceeded to sleep on a certain someone got up.

"Ada" Legolas whispered.

Thranduil simply groaned and turned to his side.

"Adaaa" Legolas groaned a little louder.

Thranduil still insisted on sleeping making the elfling prince more restless.

"Ada!" Legolas grumbled as he tried to push his ada out of bed with his three year old strength.

Thranduil then turned to the side facing Legolas and grabbed him like a child would a teddy bear. Legolas struggled under the grasp of Thranduil trying to squirm out of it. Legolas eventually gave up and let his father hold onto him. Thranduil then sat up against the headboard of his bed and sat Legolas on his lap.

"How are we this morning my little green leaf?"

It was then a small grumbling was heard.

"Hungry." Legolas said as rubbed his stomach.

"Well then how about we go get ourselves breakfast." Thranduil suggested as he then kissed Legolas's little head.

Thranduil slowly got out of bed, scooped up Legolas into his strong arms, and then headed for the dining hall. There they were greeted with an array of foods consisting of steaming hot eggs, porridge, fresh bread, and various fruits. Together the two ate and shared their happy morning as father and son.

After they had breakfast the two walked about the gardens. Legolas chased after all the wildlife he saw making Thranduil laugh uncontrollably. He always loved his morning walks with his son considering them one of the happiest and most important parts of the day. It allowed him to further bond with his son and for them to talk about important things.

However, all good things must come to an end and unfortunately it came time for Thranduil's meetings which he was not looking forward to at all. He usually didn't mind them that much because he could bring Legolas with him, and could be entertained or feel like he was doing something by taking care of him.

However today was one of those meetings where they would discuss topics an elfling shouldn't hear. Even so it didn't help, that like most elves, Thranduil  hated leaving his child for someone else to care for. For it robbed him of precious bonding time and making him miss important mile stone and moments in his sons life. Thranduil however had no choice, but to leave Legolas in the care of the elf maids since his wife was no longer living. With a heavy heart Thranduil held Legolas's hand as he went towards the elf maid Chelia, whom currently stood in an archway waiting, who he was to be left in the care of. Buy before Thranduil handed over Legolas he kneeled down and faced his little elfling.

"Alright Legolas I promise I will be done as soon as possible, and then we can spend the rest of the day together"

"Ok Ada." Legolas aid quite sadly, always hating when his ads left him.

"Good boy, now be sure to behave for Chelia ok. Can you promise Ada that?"

Thranduil only said this knowing how mischievous Legolas could be having plenty of experience with such mischief.

"I promise Ada I'll be good" Legolas responded as he nodded ecstatically, always trying to make his ada proud.

"Alright I love you very much and I'll be done as soon as possible."

Legolas then hugged Thranduil with much force.

"I love you too Ada!"

Thranduil lovingly hugged Legolas back not really wanting to leave or let go of him. However he was the king and he had to so he let Legolas go and reluctantly started to walk away. Immediately Legolas walked over and grabbed Chelia's hand only to shout to his ada.